Special Topics in Global Health (390-0-35)

Topic

Disease Outbreak Investigation

Instructors

Daniel Wozniczka

Meeting Info

Lunt Hall 107: Wed 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

This course explores the methods used to investigate disease outbreaks, with particular emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic. Students examine the principles and practices of outbreak investigation, including the epidemiological and statistical techniques used to detect, investigate, and mitigate outbreaks. Topics include public health surveillance, contact tracing, environmental health assessment, forensic epidemiology, and crisis and emergency risk communication. The course incorporates real-world case simulations for pathogens such as Ebola, Avian-influenza, Foodborne, and bioterrorism.

Class Materials (Required)

The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own, by Tom Frieden, MD, MPH

ISBN-13 (hardcover/eBook): 9780262050968
ISBN-13 (eBook alternative): 9780262385220

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: No freshmen allowed. Pre-registration is for Global Health Studies Majors and Minor only. Registration is open to other students after pre-registration.